Hey. If he's nice to you, that's good. And it's always your choice Setsuna. Just because I don't like something doesn't mean I can just tell you "no" and that's the end. I'm your brother, your friend. I care, and I have opinions, but I'm not not your owner or something. I just . . . worry. He's dangerous. As for taking advantage of me . . .
[Steve nuzzled Setsuna's temple, murmuring near the kid's ear softly.]
You have full permission to come and take advantage of me constantly. You're never a burden. You're a pleasure. I mean, there might be times the door's locked, but really, if you needed me, I'd be there for you. All you ever need to do is ask.
[He chuckled softly at the idea he could keep finding Setsuna, but it was to hold back the tears and devoid of humor. He hugged the kid a little tighter, as if afraid Setsuna would vanish in the next few moments.]
Would you remember me? Would you remember yourself? Of course I'd look for you Setsuna, but I'd rather you just didn't die. I've never enjoyed saying goodbye. As for me . . . Doesn't seem likely I'll get taken out anytime soon. I can be stopped temporarily, but no one yet's been able to hold me for long. Even the arctic ice had to give me up eventually. I'm fairly sure I'll be safe enough. I've run recon missions too many times to count. I also move fast enough to dodge bullets.
[Maybe. If he had warning, and a visual. And a hell of a lot of luck . . .]
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Date: 2019-10-20 11:44 pm (UTC)[Steve nuzzled Setsuna's temple, murmuring near the kid's ear softly.]
You have full permission to come and take advantage of me constantly. You're never a burden. You're a pleasure. I mean, there might be times the door's locked, but really, if you needed me, I'd be there for you. All you ever need to do is ask.
[He chuckled softly at the idea he could keep finding Setsuna, but it was to hold back the tears and devoid of humor. He hugged the kid a little tighter, as if afraid Setsuna would vanish in the next few moments.]
Would you remember me? Would you remember yourself? Of course I'd look for you Setsuna, but I'd rather you just didn't die. I've never enjoyed saying goodbye. As for me . . . Doesn't seem likely I'll get taken out anytime soon. I can be stopped temporarily, but no one yet's been able to hold me for long. Even the arctic ice had to give me up eventually. I'm fairly sure I'll be safe enough. I've run recon missions too many times to count. I also move fast enough to dodge bullets.
[Maybe. If he had warning, and a visual. And a hell of a lot of luck . . .]